with tech companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) leading the way. The main TAIEX index was 0.2 percent higher at 9,268.46 as of 0225 GMT, with the electronics subindex up 0.2 percent while the financials subindex fell 0.4 percent. ( read original story ...)
Two Taiwan technology firms in new AGEM intake
Two technology firms from Taiwan are among 11 new members announced by casino industry trade body the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM). EFCOtec Corp, based in Taipei, Taiwan, supplies embedded computing and related services. Touch ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to Roll Out Infrastructure Spending, President Says (1)
“Next March, the cabinet will unveil a comprehensive, forward-looking infrastructure development plan as a blueprint,” Tsai, 60, said Saturday in a New Year’s Eve address and press briefing in Taipei. Tsai’s cabinet, led by Premier Lin ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to roll out infrastructure spending, President says
Taipei: Taiwan will spur domestic demand with a mid- to long-term infrastructure development plan, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said, augmenting a more conservative spending proposal released this year. “Next March, the cabinet will unveil a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president says more infrastructure spending possible to boost economy
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said her government would not rule out additional spending next year to expand basic infrastructure work and boost domestic demand, as part of an active, fiscal policy for reviving the island economy. The ... ( read original story ...)
Property mart expected to remain subdued
TAIPEI: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Saturday that Taiwan will be “calm” when facing issues to do with China, but uncertainties next year will test the self-ruled island and its national security team, even as she recommitted to maintaining peace. ( read original story ...)
China's top 3 property developers make $144 billion in sales in '16
China's booming property market this year has given heavily indebted property ... laptop and alerted federal officials of this finding," the Burlington Electric... Taiwan says will be calm when dealing with China, but 2017 will test national security ... ( read original story ...)
Furious China Reiterates Warning to US Over Taiwan President Visit
Despite protests from China, Taiwan's Foreign Ministry announced Thursday that President ... despite Beijing being made aware that it was US property. Bonnie Glaser, director of the China Power Project at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies ... ( read original story ...)
Mystical powers, A4 waists and ‘Facebook war’ against Taiwan: 10 phenomena that ruled China’s internet in 2016
The apology from Chou, 16, came after she was criticised by Taiwan-born singer Huang An for supporting Taiwan ... lambasting Beijing’s control over the media Outspoken Chinese property tycoon Ren Zhiqiang, dubbed China’s Donald Trump, created a ... ( read original story ...)
Seized US drone issue to be resolved smoothly: China paper
Still, the Pentagon viewed China's seizure seriously since it had effectively taken US military property. "It is ours ... stick to its nearly four-decades-old policy of recognizing that Taiwan is part of "one China." President Barack Obama said on Friday ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan prisoners turn artisan chefs as 'jail food' takes off
They are part of a burgeoning food industry in Taiwan (Taiwan OTC: 6549.TWO - news) -- artisan snacks, made behind bars. The additive-free delicacies made by prison inmates have gained a loyal public following, and generate hundreds of millions of dollars ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan won't cave to Beijing threats, says president
Taiwan will not bend to pressure despite China returning to its "old ways" of intimidation, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Saturday, following Beijing's protests over her call to US President-elect Donald Trump. China has stepped up military drills near ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says will be calm when dealing with China, but 2017 will test national security
TAIPEI Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Saturday that Taiwan will be "calm" when dealing with China, but uncertainties in 2017 will test the self-ruled island and its national security team, even as she recommitted to maintaining peace. China is ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd.’s Best Moves in 2016
Contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE ... TSMC is planning to begin generating revenue from its 10-nanometer chip-manufacturing technology in the first half of 2017, but that technology is expected to be short-lived and ... ( read original story ...)
Tussle over Msimanga’s Taipei trip, but analyst gives it thumbs up
Tshwane - A trip to Taipei by Tshwane Mayor Solly Msimanga, which defied SA’s national policy on China, was in fact a positive move toward investment opportunities, an international relations professor said on Wednesday. "This might just be what South ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan announces U.S. itinerary for president, upsetting China
TAIPEI Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will transit through Houston and San Francisco during her January visit to allies in Latin America, her office said Friday, prompting China to repeat a call for the U.S. to block any such stopover. Tsai's office ... ( read original story ...)